The last car to come with a factor cassette player as standard equipment was the 2010 Lexus SC430. And now we’re rapidly approaching a time when no vehicle will come with a standard in-dash CD player.

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The Best of Car Talk America's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus.

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A car is an expensive purchase, but choosing the right lender can save you thousands of dollars in interest charges and fees. Plus, you want your car shopping experience to be easy and transparent ...

A bare-bones liability policy will cost less than full coverage car insurance. But the trade-off is that you’re left financially vulnerable if you cause a major accident, and you won’t have ...